Kyrgyzstan New Zealand Rural Trust
Sharing skills and knowledge to build communities and enrich lives . . .
Welcome to the Kyrygzstan New Zealand Rural Trust
You may wonder why a bunch of New Zealanders would want to set up a charity to help the people of rural Kyrgyzstan. The mountain communities of rural Kyrgyzstan are amongst the most poverty stricken in the world. Many families were plunged into poverty through no fault of their own, but by the actions of governments and they are tossed around on the tide of world events much worse than we are. Helping people find a way to get themselves out of this poverty is what we are about. We equip them with the tools to rise above adversity and not only survive but improve quality of life for their families. Read the Stories to see the results.
A little bit of New Zealand goes a long way here. We are proud of the difference we are making, and with your support we can help many more villages to lift themselves out of poverty. Tiny places like the province of Naryn oblast in central Kyrgyzstan are off the radar for international aid and that is the driver for the KNZRT. Without us the future is grim here – we are the only development agency working in some villages. As New Zealanders we have a lot in common with the friendly, resourceful, sporty and proud people of Naryn oblast. Our NZ farming practices and livestock production technology are relevant to these rural communities and we are working to help grow their production and teach sustainable farming. This is a very hands on approach to aid.
KNZRT aims to raise $2m over the next 5 years.
Every dollar we raise is matched by the Morgan Family Charitable Foundation.
"I would like to thank NZ donors for their support. 
We have not got such a support even from the local well-off farmers and local government. We were so thankful that each group member decided to give a goat kid to a young poor family next year. This way we would replicate your project and this would set an example to the people, who could make input as well. It has worked already; a couple of better-off farmers distributed some goats and sheep between poor families as well." Aida, leader of the goat group.
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"Sir Edmund was a keen supporter of the Kyrgyzstan New Zealand Rural Trust. I am delighted to continue supporting the great work of these New Zealanders with the mountain people of Kyrgyzstan". Lady Hillary
"The Kyrgyzstan NZ Rural Trust has my continued support in their invaluable work in a fascinating but desperately needy little corner of the world". Sam Neill
A little goes a long way.
All donations matched dollar for dollar by Morgan Family Charitable Foundation.
Donations thru this mechanism attract commission and a convenient alternative may be to donate directly to the KNZRT Treasurer.
